For kids aged 11 years old or under on Jan 1st 2021 (min. age 7), as well as new paddlers.
This program introduces young paddlers to a variety of paddling disciplines: dragon boat, outrigger, and sprint canoe and kayak, in a fun, safe, and team oriented environment. Our NCCP trained coaches will be teaching the basics of water safety, stroke technique, coordination, and balance in a variety of boats, while engaging the paddlers in a lot of fun games and team focused activities. The focus here is on developing fundamental movement skills and engaging in developmentally appropriate sport and physical activity.
Pre-requisites
- No prior paddling experience required!
- have a positive attitude and willingness to focus, listen and learn! 🙂
- have an interest in paddling!
- be willing to participate in group warmups, workouts, and activities on the water and off
Group Goals
- enjoy sport and demonstrate sportsmanship and teamwork
- have great listening skills, build self-confidence
- develop FUNdamental boat skills, teamboat skills, balance and boat control
- develop racing experience in fun, low-stress environments
Winter Program (Jan 11 – Mar 20, 2020)
- January:
- Tues @ 6:30-7:30pm – Swimming @ Templeton Park Pool – we have the entire pool to ourselves
- Sat @ 1:45-3:30pm – Canoe/Kayak Paddle + Body weights/Running
- February and March:
- Tues @ 4-5:30pm – Canoe/Kayak Paddle
- Sat @ 1:45-3:30pm – Canoe/Kayak Paddle + Body weights/Running
- March Break Spring Camp – week of March 15th
- Note: Program Break – week of March 22nd
Spring/Summer Program (Mar 29 – Sept 18, 2021)
- April-June
- Tues @ 4-5:30pm – Canoe/Kayak Paddle
- Sat @ 1:45-3:30pm – Canoe/Kayak Paddle + Body weights/Running
- July-Aug
- Weekday Mornings – Mo, Tu, We, Th @ 9am-noon
- Sept
- TBA
- Plus opportunities to participate in weekend races (schedule and details TBD)
Schedule:
- See schedule below for all practice times
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